This is an archive of all updates to the 6.0 versions of the Withings App.  

6.5

July 2024

🗓️ Monthly Content Drop

You can now access all our monthly content updates on a single page, including Programs, Articles, Recipes, and Workouts.

📱User Interface (UI) Updates

The size of the program cards in the Achieve tab have been reduced so that more options can be viewed at a glance on the screen.

🗂️ Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) List View

PWV data can now be viewed in an easy-to-read list format.

⌚︎Improved ScanWatch 2 and Light UI

We have enhanced the UI for both ScanWatch 2 and ScanWatch Light for easier navigation and greater visual clarity. 

⌚︎Faster SpO2 measurements

Your ScanWatch 2 and ScanWatch Light will be able to take faster SpO2 measurements when the signal is optimal.

⌚︎Sleep Duration View on Watches

You can view last's night sleep duration directly on your ScanWatch 2 or ScanWatch Light.

6.4

March 2024

📉Vascular Age & Pulse Wave Velocity View Enhancement

A comprehensive overhaul of the Vascular Age section, now incorporating PWV measurements directly into the Vascular Age view. You can now access both metrics in one unified interface, providing a clearer understanding of your vascular health.

📈Segmental Body Comp evolution over time

An intuitive graph depicting the evolution of segmental body composition data over time. You can now visualize the changes in fat and muscle mass across different parts of your body, aiding in monitoring progress and making informed fitness decisions.

📚Notification Stack v2

The notification stack is now more compact to allow you more space on your Home tab. With additional improvements, you are now able to read and delete notifications more easily!

🎯Health Improvement Score (HIS) v2

We are bringing a more consistent HIS which is easier to understand and track over time. The implementation of a score variation limit, the introduction of an engagement score, and other improvements ensure that HIS v2 is a more accurate, engaging, and user-friendly scoring system.

📡Proximity detection pop-up on Android

When a device in “Setup” mode is detected by your phone, the Withings App will provide a pop-up window to start its installation.

📡Smart device detection during installation

A simplified device setup process which allows you to install a device even if you initially select the wrong model in the setup process.

🛜Support QR code for Wi-Fi

You can now configure your device by scanning the QR code of your Wi-Fi network, commonly found directly on your router.

🏷️New content labels in the Content Library

A new label will signal brand new or unread content on the task and program cards within the Content Library. 

6.3

January 2024

🌸 Enhanced Cycle Tracking

We're thrilled to bring a spotlight to our cycle tracking enhancements. This update is a game-changer for those who want a deeper understanding of their menstrual health. It's all about giving users a more connected and personalized experience. By integrating detailed cycle tracking, we're not just adding a feature; we're enriching the journey of health and self-awareness for many. Let's celebrate this leap towards better health understanding! 🌟

• 🔗 Health Connect Integration for Cycle Tracking
  Now you will be able to import and export cycle tracking data, which enables you to transfer your data to another app or service. This will help you analyze your reproductive health more comprehensively!
• 📆 Manual Cycle Logging via calendar
  We have introduced a user-friendly calendar interface for logging period dates, making the logging process more fluid and simple. You will now be able to log multiple menstruations periods at once!
• 📊 Cycle Tracking Month View
  An intuitive graph for menstrual cycles which allows you to visualize and understand your cycle patterns and other cycle-related information in a month-by-month context.
• 🔄 Cycle Tracking “Pin-on-top” Toggle
  You can now pin your cycle tracking data to the Home and Measure tabs, so that your cycle data is always prioritized. 
• 🔍 Historical Ovulation Insights
  This feature provides users with the ability to view their ovulation days for past cycles, offering comprehensive menstrual health insights. This allows you to access and understand your ovulation patterns over time.
• 🌟 General Cycle Tracking Improvements
  Various usability enhancements, including direct log entries in measurement items and a more interactive day graph. 

🔒 Advanced Security Features

Safety first! We're stepping up our game with top-notch security features. We're introducing even stronger ways to keep your info safe and sound!

• 🛡️ Robust Multi-Factor Authentication
  Offers users enhanced security options to protect their personal health data.
  Introduction of secure 2FA methods, including Authentication App and multiple phones options, for improved account security.

⚙️ Technical Optimizations

Tech talk time! We're making some behind-the-scenes magic happen to keep our app running smoothly for you. These updates are all about making sure you have the fastest, most reliable experience possible.

• ⌚ ScanWatch Nova
  Some users were confused when installing their ScanWatch Nova, so we're making sure that the Nova appears under its full name under your Devices. 
• 📱 Android Home Tab Revamp
  Enhances the overall app navigation and aesthetic experience for Android users.
• 🆕 Android 14 Compatibility
  Full support and compatibility with Android 14, guaranteeing the best performance and security.
• A fix for the BPM Connect installation process that affected a small number of products
• 🐞 Various bug fixes and improvements

6.2

December 2023

This update comes with almost 150 optimizations, including:

• A fix on the Cardiovascular Fitness Index (aka Fitness Score) for our ScanWatch and Steel HR activity trackers
• An improved link with Apple Health (iOS)
• An improved link with Google Fit (Android)
• A crucial fix of an issue that was causing a significant battery drain on our customers' phones
• Various bug fixes and improvements

6.1

October 2023

With version 6.1, we unveil a long-awaited feature: 

• Cycle Tracking 🌀
  Our users can now monitor their menstrual health inside their Withings app.  Including, analysis, logging of symptoms and even cycle predictions 🤯
  
  By tracking your cycle, you'll not only have insight into the likely timing of your period and ovulation, you'll also have comprehensive data so that you can begin to understand how your cycle influences your activity, body, heart and sleep.
  
   
• Cycle Integration with Scanwatch Light & Scanwatch 2⌚️
  Our newest watches are now equipped to support cycle tracking. This new firmware will be rolled out progressively until the end of the week.
  
   
• Performance and stability Upgrades 🚀 
  Numerous bug fixes and stability improvements have been implemented.

Others Improvements & Features:

• UI updates + improvements
• Bug fixes + improvements

6.0

September 2023

With version 6.0, there is a variety of updates: 

• ScanWatch 2 support ⌚️
  Our brand new activity tracker line is now fully supported! 
  This also brings in a new 24/7 Body Temperature metric that will be available to view in-app.
  Learn more about ScanWatch 2 here.
• Withings+ support for all users 🌏
  Access to the Withings experience you know and love remains completely free, but helping you achieve your goals also means developing new tools to support you as you progress. That's where Withings+ comes in, a service that allows you to do more with the data collected by all of your devices. 
  Once bundled with our new scales, Withings+ is now available to any user of any Withings product! You can now subscribe to the service within the app and unlock Withings+ with ease. Learn more about Withings+ here. 
• Metabolic Age & Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) 🔥
  Understand your energy consumption even when at rest with BMR, and get tailored advice on weight management and calories intake for better metabolic health.
  Discover your metabolic age and receive actionable steps to rejuvenate your metabolism, positively impacting your longevity and vitality.
• Health Improvement Score 💯 
  A benefit of subscribing to Withings+, the Health Improvement Score gives you a complete overview of your health status with a simple score between 1 and 100. It also provides sub-scores that break down how the overall score is composed.
• A fresh new look 💅
  Withings 6.0 signifies our renewed commitment to helping you not only track your health, but improve it as well. To reflect this goal, we’re introducing a new app icon. The gradient of the colors represents the different dimensions of your health.
  In addition to this, there is also new impactful iconography, a sharper and more easy-to-read typeface, beautiful new illustrations for notification cards and Program details, and a cohesive color theme to reduce eyestrain and improve wellbeing.
• Improved navigation 🧭
  To enhance the user experience, we streamlined the process of accessing the essential information you need to actively monitor and manage your health.
  This is why navigation in your app has been reduced from 4 tabs to 3: Home, Measure and Progress. So, whether you want to simply check in or start working on a specific goal, you’ll know just where to go in the app.
• Notification stack 📚
  We have introduced a brand-new notification center that utilizes gorgeous 'stacked' graphic cards to show you new health insights, achievements, software updates, and important announcements.
• Categorized measurement items ⚖️
  Your health metrics are organized into categories for quick understanding and action to help you target areas for improvement.  

Others Improvements & Features:

• Support for iOS 17 and Android 13
• Updates to Scales and ScanWatch tutorials
• Bug fixes + improvements